Atlus has unveiled a new update for the acclaimed RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, introducing user-friendly menu enhancements and bug fixes for all platforms. Released in October 2024, Metaphor: ReFantazio has continued to captivate players with its compelling narrative and rich gameplay, garnering impressive sales and numerous awards, solidifying its status as one of the most celebrated RPGs in recent times.
Originally announced in 2016 as Project Re:Fantasy, Metaphor: ReFantazio achieved a monumental milestone by selling one million copies worldwide on its launch day, marking the most successful debut in Atlus's history. The game, which chronicles the journey of a young boy vying for the throne in the medieval fantasy world of Euchronia, has not only enjoyed commercial success but has also received critical acclaim, securing multiple Game of the Year awards and a perfect player rating of 100 on OpenCritic. With the game's continued popularity, Atlus is committed to enhancing the player experience through regular updates.
The latest update, version 1.11, focuses on improving the game's menu navigation. Players across all platforms can now adjust their battle formation and swap party members directly from the main menu and the equip screen. Additionally, a new category jump feature has been added to the item screen, enabling players to swiftly navigate to specific sections, thereby streamlining gameplay. For PC users, this patch includes several bug fixes related to camera movement, frame rate stability, and controller input, demonstrating Atlus's dedication to refining the Metaphor: ReFantazio experience.
Amidst the game's success, fans are eagerly inquiring about the possibility of a sequel. Director Katsura Hashino, while not currently planning a follow-up, expressed his aspiration to develop Metaphor: ReFantazio into a series akin to Persona and Shin Megami Tensei. In a recent interview with Weekly Famitsu, Hashino shared his vision of establishing Metaphor: ReFantazio as a standalone JRPG franchise. Although a sequel is not yet on the horizon, the gaming community remains hopeful, especially with the anticipation building around Atlus's next major project. As 2025 approaches, marking the ninth anniversary of Persona 5, many speculate that an announcement for Persona 6 could be imminent, leveraging the momentum gained from Metaphor: ReFantazio's success.
Metaphor: ReFantazio Update 1.11 Patch Notes
---------------------------------------------All Platforms
- You can now change your formation and swap party members on the main menu and EQUIP screen.
- Added a category jump function to specific locations on the main menu and ITEM screen.
- Fixed a bug that prevented progress from being made when performing certain operations on the main menu.
- Other minor fixes.
Windows and Steam versions
- Adjusted analog stick operation for characters and cursors.
- Fixed an issue where camera movement using the mouse was slow in some cases.
- Fixed an issue where the frame rate was fixed with certain operations.
- Fixed an issue where certain operations during command battles made it impossible to progress.
- Fixed an issue where certain operations in Magura Hole made it impossible to progress.
- Fixed an issue where controller input would not be accepted under certain conditions on Windows 11.
